Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak in strong support of Kate's Law and the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act. This Saturday, July 1, marks 2 years since the tragic death of 32- year-old Kate Steinle, who was shot and killed by an illegal immigrant who had seven prior felony convictions and who had also been deported five times. {time} 1315 Kate's death is a clear reminder that we must do more to stop the abuse of our immigration laws by criminals who repeatedly flaunt the rule of law by illegally reentering the United States. Kate's Law puts in place new guidelines for stiffer penalties for criminal aliens who continue to reenter the United States illegally. Kate's Law is desperately needed to protect the residents of the State of Texas. Nicodemo Coria-Gonzalez--who had been deported five times to Mexico for crimes, including three DWIs--reentered the United States illegally and was charged with committing multiple sexual assaults and kidnapped a woman solely for the purpose of setting her on fire. Current policy enables criminals to roam American streets--no matter where they come from--with little fear of arrest and deportation. Kate's Law imposes stronger consequences and is an important step in restoring law and order. It will protect American lives. Sadly, there are local and State officials in our great Nation who put the interests of criminal aliens before the safety of American citizens.…”